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    A middle-aged man in a gray t-shirt is carefully applying or detailing artwork on a large black military aircraft component, likely a fuel tank or drop tank. The artwork depicts a stylized animal face — resembling a shark or killer whale — with white and red markings on a matte black surface. The work is being performed indoors in what appears to be a hangar or maintenance facility.

    SIOUX CITY, IOWA, UNITED STATES

    06.29.2021

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot 

    185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

    Air National Guard Paint Facility technician, Paul Grigsby cleans up stenciling on the nose of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II while in the paint booth at the Sioux City, Iowa based Air National Guard Paint Facility on June 29, 2021. The aircraft from the 122nd Fighter Wing has been painted with a non-standard paint scheme in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of aviation in the Indiana National Guard.
    U.S. Air National Guard photo: Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2021
    Date Posted: 07.09.2021 17:57
    Photo ID: 6726897
    VIRIN: 210629-Z-KZ880-002
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 13.67 MB
    Location: SIOUX CITY, IOWA, US
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    Downloads: 101

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    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), is undergoing maintenance inside a large military hangar. The aircraft is in gray livery and is surrounded by various ground support equipment, tools, and maintenance carts. The hangar appears to be an active maintenance facility with multiple pieces of equipment positioned around the aircraft.
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    A military jet aircraft, consistent with an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), is positioned inside an aircraft maintenance hangar. The aircraft appears to have been recently painted or is undergoing a repaint in overall gray finish, with the canopy covered in protective film. Maintenance equipment including a scissor lift and work stands are visible in the background.
    A middle-aged man in a gray t-shirt is carefully applying or detailing artwork on a large black military aircraft component, likely a fuel tank or drop tank. The artwork depicts a stylized animal face — resembling a shark or killer whale — with white and red markings on a matte black surface. The work is being performed indoors in what appears to be a hangar or maintenance facility.
    A man in a gray t-shirt is working on the nose section of a military aircraft, likely an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), inside a hangar. The aircraft features a distinctive custom black paint scheme with a spider or reptile-themed artwork design. The prominent GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon is visible protruding from the nose of the aircraft.
    A maintenance technician stands on a stepladder working on the nose section of an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) aircraft inside a hangar. The aircraft features a distinctive special paint scheme with a large black dragon or lizard face artwork covering the nose and fuselage. The setting appears to be a military aircraft maintenance facility with fluorescent lighting.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete taxiway or ramp at a military air base. The aircraft features a special '100' marking on the fuselage and a black-and-white checkered pattern on the tail fin, along with 'IN' state designator markings, suggesting it belongs to an Indiana Air National Guard unit. A second aircraft is partially visible in the background near base structures.
    A dark gray/black A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete flight line apron at a military airfield. The aircraft bears tail code 'IN' with the number '244' and a checkered pattern on the vertical stabilizer, indicating it belongs to an Indiana Air National Guard unit. The aircraft appears to be in a special dark paint scheme, possibly a demonstration or commemorative livery.
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    A close-up front view of an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft painted in a matte black special livery featuring a panther or predator face nose art. The aircraft serial number '80244' is visible on the fuselage, and the distinctive GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon is prominently visible protruding from the nose. A US Air Force roundel insignia is visible on the fuselage side.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete ramp at a military airbase. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray special livery with the number '100' on the engine nacelle and 'IN' state code on the tail, along with 'Fort Wayne' markings, indicating it belongs to the Indiana Air National Guard. The aircraft appears to be on static display or pre-flight positioning.
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    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete taxiway or ramp at a military airbase. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray paint scheme with special markings, including a '100' on the engine nacelle and decorative nose art. The setting appears to be a sunny day at an active airfield with additional aircraft and base infrastructure visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a tarmac apron, marked with special anniversary livery including the number '100' on the engine nacelle and decorative nose art featuring a dark spider/web pattern. The aircraft displays a U.S. Air Force roundel on the fuselage and serial number markings. The setting appears to be a military air base with other aircraft visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a military airfield tarmac. The aircraft features distinctive nose art depicting a shark/warthog mouth and is painted in a dark gray scheme. The serial number 80244 is visible on the fuselage, and a '100' marking is visible on the engine nacelle.
    A specially painted A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is displayed on a tarmac at Fort Wayne, Indiana. The aircraft features a distinctive black commemorative paint scheme celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Indiana Air National Guard (1921-2021). The tail markings show 'Fort Wayne' in blue and gold, state abbreviation 'IN', and serial number AF 80-244.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete tarmac or flight line. The aircraft features a distinctive dark matte black special paint scheme with decorative artwork including what appears to be a panther or cat design on the nose. Markings indicate tail number 244, the letters 'IN', and a '100' anniversary or commemorative marking on the engine nacelle.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete taxiway or ramp at a military airfield. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray/black paint scheme with shark mouth nose art and the number '100' on the engine nacelle, suggesting a commemorative or special livery. The setting appears to be a sunny day at a flat, Midwestern-style military installation.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete taxiway or ramp at a military airfield. The aircraft features a distinctive dark/black paint scheme with a shark mouth nose art and the number '244' visible on the fuselage. A '100' marking is visible on the engine nacelle, likely indicating a centennial or anniversary commemoration.
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    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete flight line apron. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray/black paint scheme with special markings including a '100' anniversary designation on the engine nacelle and 'IN' tail code indicating Indiana Air National Guard. The aircraft displays nose art with a stylized animal face design and is photographed under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete flight line apron. The aircraft features a distinctive dark/black special paint scheme with decorative nose art and a '100' marking on the engine nacelle, suggesting a centennial or milestone commemoration. The setting appears to be a military airfield on a clear, sunny day.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete taxiway or ramp at a military airfield. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray paint scheme with special nose art depicting a skeletal/spider design. Airport infrastructure including a control tower and hangars is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is shown on a tarmac, featuring a distinctive dark matte paint scheme with a custom shark/panther mouth nose art. The aircraft bears tail number 80244 and displays a '100' anniversary marking on the engine nacelle. It appears to be at an air base or airshow, with hangars and trees visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is parked on a concrete tarmac, featuring a distinctive black special livery with a snake/dragon nose art design. The aircraft displays '100' markings on the engine nacelle area, indicating a centennial anniversary scheme, along with 'IN' tail codes suggesting Indiana Air National Guard affiliation. The aircraft appears to be on static display or ground operations at a military airfield.
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    A close-up aerial photograph of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft taken from the perspective of a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft bears the serial number 80244 on its nose and features a distinctive shark mouth nose art. The twin turbofan engines mounted above the rear fuselage and the straight wide wings with multiple hardpoints are clearly visible.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft features a distinctive dark/black paint scheme with visible tail markings including the number '100' on the engine nacelle area. The aircraft appears to be in level flight and is photographed from a slightly lower angle, possibly from another aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft is painted in a distinctive all-black special livery with the number '100' visible on the tail section, suggesting a commemorative or anniversary scheme. The aircraft is in a slight bank, providing a clear view of its twin rear-mounted turbofan engines, straight wings, and nose-mounted GAU-8 cannon.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft features a distinctive dark gray/black paint scheme with the number '100' visible on the fuselage, suggesting a centennial or milestone marking. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be in level flight.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in close proximity to a tanker aircraft, likely during an aerial refueling operation. The image is taken from the tanker's boom operator position, looking down and forward at the approaching A-10. The aircraft bears the serial number 80244 and displays nose art on its fuselage.

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